Interesting long article. A lot of rehashing of what everybody already knew, but a few new things as well.

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Pirates game ends on time.

ASW1

WooHoo – made it home in time for the 1st pitch!

Go Dodgers! – Silence the Chop!

Jack Dawkins

Annoying….can’t get KLAC indoors at my house. No Vin.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

mlb radio free

Jack Dawkins

Says i have to pay.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

oh thought they had radio free and TV for $5…if Vin’s that important 5 bucks isn’t much hopefully for 11 games

Jack Dawkins

Im recording the game on TBS. Will hear the middle innings on the drive downtown for the Philhrmonic tonight.

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Either that or go to radio shack and by an indoor receiver antenna

btimmer

I would think paying $5 for postseason.tv would be cheaper than buying a new antenna. KLAC has spotty reception near mountains.

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yea but I hear it alternate angles only…I would use the radio portion only myself

ASW1

Man, Burnett and the Bucs got smoked huh

Bob_in_Vegas

Great that the radio broadcast is honoring Vinny as well as the Dodgers.
After this incredible season, no matter what happens from here, let’s savor all this!

Bob_in_Vegas

AGon in front of Puig? Hope Adrian gets extra-base hits so he can have a running start!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

NOT A SELLOUT…pathetic

RBI

I know! By 16,000!

Bob_in_Vegas

Just like the old days, Vin thanking Steiner for the toss to him . . .
Let’s be like those old days of ’88 . . . !

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

My clock radio with Vin is several seconds ahead of my TBS view.

RBI

Me, too. What to do?

Bob_in_Vegas

That’s how I’ve felt most of the year with delayed MLB Audio vs. up-to-date DTers.

Bob_Hendley

turn back the second hand for a couple of seconds.

WBBsAs

My MLB feed with Vin is behind TBS.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

mine’s ahead

scooplew

Good luck, everybody.

Spence

It sounds really loud there.

RBI

Much louder than St. Louis, but not like PNC the other day.

RBI

Ooph.

Bob_in_Vegas

Hate it when I’m following on radio and a LOUD away crowd cheers.

TAFKA_Gagne55

Are they doing the chop?

WinnipegDave

Oh yeah – big time chop.

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

They were at least before the game.

Spence

I think the later start times for east coast games makes the crowd more lively. They’ve been drinking longer thats for sure. Atlanta is usually a relaxed sports town but the Dodgers must have gotten them excited.

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And the first in-game ad on the radio is Vin for Farmer John. That can only mean good things.

scooplew

If I remember from my boyhood, wasn’t it “The Eastern-most in quality, the Western-most in taste”?

I am worried about various things today. One is a scoreless tie entering the 7th.

http://www.linkmeister.com/wordpress/ Linkmeister

No more worries about that, then.

scooplew

I am not longer worried about a scoreless tie entering the 7th inning.

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Puig! We’re on.

Bob_Hendley

breaks the ice.

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Puig!

Spence

PUIG!

http://underdog.typepad.com/ underdog

No no-no!

Bob_Hendley

Let’s go Uribi!

John_from_Aus

over fence (please) to ease the tension!

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Uribear!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Juanito!

Bob_Hendley

Ha, Puig!

http://underdog.typepad.com/ underdog

LOVE THAT HUSTLE!

RBI

Ha!

ASW1

YES!!! – Puig – wild horse!

Bob_in_Vegas

Score first!

John_from_Aus

and often

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we score!

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That run was ALL Puig. Did anyone think that was a sac fly when it left the bat?

Wow.

Bob_in_Vegas

So far, even the “impartial” media must admit he’s an asset!

Jack Dawkins

Braves missed the cutoff man!

Bob_Hendley

Braves overthow cutoff man!

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

The Irony Committee approves opposing OF looking bad as Puig rounds the bases.

Spence

Kershaw only needs 1 run tonight.

ASW1

Best thing is it shut that crowd up for a few seconds

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Puig doing things to help the Dodgers 3, Puig ruining the Dodgers 0.

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Morosi’s working on a new column as we speak.

John_from_Aus

C’mon AJ, do better than the ‘other’ AJ did tonight

Bob_in_Vegas

Yahooo!!!!!

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AJ!!

Spence

Gattis! thanks

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Yes yes yes A.J.!

RBI

Awesome!!!!

ASW1

Woooooo-Hoooooooo AJ !!

Bob_in_Vegas

Help yourself, Kersh!

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He wanted to get back on the mound quickly apparently.

RBI

Love AJ!

http://underdog.typepad.com/ underdog

AJ!
w00t!

Gattis is no gold glover out there, needless to say.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

terrible play by gattis

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Good inning!!

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

“Gattis did get there – he just missed it” – TBS commentator.

Bob_in_Vegas

That inning brought me in from the other room . . . I’d be VERY happy to not get much work done tonight if it’s because of innings like this!

http://underdog.typepad.com/ underdog

Stop being in the wrong room!

Bob_in_Vegas

Obviously it was the right one!

John_from_Aus

nice start

Bob_in_Vegas

Now shut them down, Kersh!

ASW1

Yes – shutdown inning here would be VERY nice.

John_from_Aus

and for the next 7 after that

Jack Dawkins

Nice to see the question marks now about the other team’s outfield.

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I think “hit it to Gattis” is a good strategy. Hopefully “hit it to Skip” doesn’t become one.

John_from_Aus

Hopefully Kershaw won’t let it get that far out

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Boy, A.J. getting hot at the right time would be awesome. Division-winning hit and now this?

Jack Dawkins

Ellis certainly has a knack for making his hits memorable. Youd swear his average is 40 points higher.

scooplew

I’ve been thinking the same thing.

Bob_Hendley

OK. The Braves gotta score 3 now to win.

scooplew

Cheapo.

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Ah, that ball landed in true no man’s land.

Jack Dawkins

Bermuda triangle.

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DP Time

Bob_in_Vegas

Besides the obvious, that hit is bad because it starts the chant/chop again.

ASW1

I like the low strike getting called tonight – Kershaw can live down there.

John_from_Aus

At least Gattis is not a stolen base threat

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Whew, Thought that was crushed much farther than that lazy can of corn.

Bob_in_Vegas

Puig — got the DP, KT!

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DP!!!!

Bob_Hendley

Puig strikes again!

RBI

Puig!

http://underdog.typepad.com/ underdog

LOL. Gattis with the TOOTBLAN.,

Yay I love it when it’s not us screwing up.

ASW1

What the hell was Gattis doing? That was insane.

Jack Dawkins

Gattis doing his best to lose the game singlehandedly.

RBI

As Puig does the opposite.

Spence

That was a rough inning for Evan Gattis

scooplew

Hmmm, Gattis has had an interesting first couple of innings.

John_from_Aus

Puig is back (if he ever went away)

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Two innings, 163 comments. Any nerves here?

Bob_Hendley

Only the Braves.

scooplew

What’s the all-time record for comments with one posting?

Bob_Hendley

I recall over 1,000 when we picked up Manny.

Spence

That should be another error

RBI

Crawford speed!

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CC!

ASW1

Braves playing TIGHT now

John_from_Aus

Ellis Rbi double just came up on gameday, Gattis certainly should have made that

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want us to fill you in live

John_from_Aus

thanks, I am getting a pretty good picture with the loads of comments today

John_from_Aus

I hope we add more and more here, as I have to go out in about an hour

scooplew

We all want you to have a very pleasant and worry-free day Down Under.

John_from_Aus

It is a lovely day here, 20 degrees (Celcius!) and not a cloud in the sky

scooplew

That would be 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Sounds lovely.

John_from_Aus

Hope it’s similar weather for next years opening day/s in March in Sydney

WBBsAs

John, you should subscribe to the MLBTV feed, it’s only US$5 for the post-season.

John_from_Aus

Thanks, I usually don’t have time to sit through a whole game. In some ways it’s more fun filling in the blanks while looking intently at the DT comments

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Vin says Hanley walked slowly back to the dugout after running hard, but it wasn’t at all clear if he just meant Hanley was taking his time.

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YES!

Bob_in_Vegas

AGon — again!!!!!

Bob_Hendley

AGONE!

RBI

Agon!!!! Chop-stopper!

ASW1

AGON!!!!!!!

Bob_in_Vegas

The Bostonians deliver 2 runs!

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AGONE
BOOM-chakalaka!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

GONZO!!!!

John_from_Aus

much more fun guessing that that was a HR

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PUIG!

Jack Dawkins

NOw I wont worry at the PHilharmonic. Later all.

ASW1

Have a good time

Bob_in_Vegas

Enjoy — hope it’s cheeful music playing here later!

John_from_Aus

I think we are really ‘in tune’ today

Bob_Hendley

Let us know when the fat lady sings.

John_from_Aus

She’s warming up

ASW1

Puig!

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Clearly I prayed that ball and willed that ball over the fence with all my “get out! Get out! GET OUT!”s

Bob_in_Vegas

On behalf of the rest of us, Thanks!

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Whatever it takes! It’s a team effort.

RBI

That, and my blue toes.

Bob_in_Vegas

Hope you keep ‘em blue thru Oct.

RBI

That is definitely the plan!

4d3fect

Can’t be that cold—oh, nevermind,

Carry on.

–and, way past time to shut up that stupid tomohawk chop.

Bob_in_Vegas

SOOOO glad the post-June 21 offense went to Atlanta!

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remember how they lost all those games in Atlanta by like 1 run each after only scoring a few all series? And how Matt Magill and Chris Capuano were starting pitchers?

Bob_in_Vegas

We knew/hoped it would be tough for the Braves to score, but that’s still a tie unless YOU score — and that was my concern.

Bob_in_Vegas

After the game with the Rox and this one, Kersh is going to start to expect run support!

ASW1

I’m thinking the crowd will start to get quieter and quieter from here on out…

Bob_in_Vegas

Additional benefits to scoring!

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STOP JINXING IT WITH THAT STAT, TBS!

Bob_in_Vegas

Let me guess — something about Kersh and runs?

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Kershaw human.

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I know I’m totally irrational but I feel like TBS is jinxing it with all their Kershaw stats about record when 4-0 or more, and walk ratio, etc.

Yes, I am totally irrational. But still.

Bob_in_Vegas

Are they Braves announcers or “impartial”?

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They’re not at all homer-ish as far as I can tell. (Ron Darling and Cal Ripken have no allegiance to the Braves.) I’m pretty sure it’s more that they don’t believe in the jinx.

Andrew Shimmin

Liar!

RBI

Didn’t get the low strike that time.

Bob_in_Vegas

Shut. Them. Down.
Please.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Good play Juan

RBI

Settle down, Clayton.

Bob_in_Vegas

Get him, Kersh! The K or DP!

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tough DP with man on 2nd..but doable

Bob_in_Vegas

My bad . . . but optimistic!

Bob_in_Vegas

I lose focus when it’s on the radio and I’m trying to get “real” work done AND keep up here.

Bob_in_Vegas

Kid K!!!

RBI

Yes!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Sitdown!!!!

ASW1

Haven’t seen many curveballs yet – right now a good time for one

Bob_in_Vegas

The Kid bears down and shuts them down!

Bob_Hendley

Now lets get some more

ASW1

Didn’r need it – Kersh saving them.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

good way to get out of it kersh

RBI

Over to TBS, until the 7th.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

I’ve been listening to both..don’t do it…really homers

Bob_Hendley

TBS guys planting the idea that the Braves might have thought about PHing that inning.

Bob_in_Vegas

I hope we’re all still happy when next we hear Vin’s voice! (Perhaps even happier?)

Bob_in_Vegas

AJ rejuvenated!

ASW1

AJ 2 doubles!!

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

A.J. 2Bellis

Bob_in_Vegas

I’ll second (base) that!

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Man, I mis-read this at first.

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I’m liking this AJ Ellis-Playoff Hero idea, Jon.

scooplew

We’ve now seen all three of the Atlanta outfielders in action.

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to be fair that was a tough play.

Bob_in_Vegas

.

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Kershaw not bunting. Swinging away on 1-0.

WBBsAs

With one out, not even Don would bunt, hopefully.

Bob_Hendley

AJ benefiting from flubber on the ball.

Bob_in_Vegas

If nothing else — and I hope they DO score here! — this lets Kersh rest.

ASW1

TBS has no running pitch count – dumb

Bob_Hendley

He is at 64

Andrew Shimmin

It’s at the top of the pitch location deal that pops up with each pitch. He’s at 63

Bob_Hendley

The pitch doesn’t count if it doesn’t make it to the catcher’s glove?

Andrew Shimmin

My dvr was a second behind. I was wondering how you people had gotten so much faster at typing.

Bob_Hendley

Just try posting without thinking. It saves time.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

that’s what I do as you well know

ASW1

Aaaaah – I didn’t notice that – Thanks!

Bob_in_Vegas

The Ellis Bros!

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MELLIS!!

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Hoo-Ray!

WBBsAs

It gets better!

WBBsAs

Another terrible throw by Heyward.

das411

this Kershaw fellow is going to get PAID by some team, isn’t he?

Bob_Hendley

Be nice to pair him with Cliff Lee, no das?

Bob_in_Vegas

If not, he’s got a pretty good pairing right now!

Spence

I like the Dodgers chances of winning 2 of the next 4 games.

Bob_in_Vegas

Chop them down with a hit here, Hanley!

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Drat!

Bob_in_Vegas

I never would have thought that with Hanley 0/3 the Dodgers would be close to having 5 runs — woo-hoo!

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AJ is the new Hanley?

Bob_in_Vegas

And AGon is the old AGon.

RBI

But we got one! I’m moving to the kitchen to cook dinner. Will post more later. Keep the Dodger thoughts and runs coming, y’all.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

wait don’t change anything ^_^

Bob_Hendley

Bake a victory pie!

foul tip

Don’t conjure up anything that removes the blue off the toes. ;-])

ASW1

Those blue toenails have to remain for the rest of the postseason!

scooplew

Are you boiling goose eggs?

WinnipegDave

This is fun.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Nice long single…good hustle Yasiel

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DP Time

scooplew

I am very pleased we have a cushion to work with.

Bob_in_Vegas

Kersh is making this more of a game than it should be . . . and running up his count.

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Kersh is fighting himself a bit, Ron Darling’s right. Was just a little off on last two batters.

Bob_in_Vegas

Get the K or double play!

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

Whew.

ASW1

Scary

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McCann….’t quite get it out.

/WHEW

Clayton’s got no curve, that’d be nice to find at some point.

ASW1

That’s ok – one run better than 3.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

shut them down here

das411

oh Hanley – does Dee make that play? /throws grenade, leaves room

Alex7

Rafael Bournigal does

scooplew

Let Kershaw get through 6 with at least a five-run lead.

Bob_in_Vegas

He only had that 1st inning when all three batters were put out — in the 2nd was the OF DP.

ASW1

Where’s the curveball?

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struggling getting it over along with the slider

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3 outs

Bob_in_Vegas

Kid K!!!!!

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Phew!

Alex7

3-2 off-speed when you’re struggling and the batter is sitting dead fastball.

scooplew

Guts and smarts.

ASW1

OK let’s keep the hits coming now

OHLeyva1 .

Have an extra ticket for Sundays game? Need a designated driver, I’m your man. I’ll pick you up, take you back and pay for parking. Message me.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

sorry…but I’m coming from SD

Bob_in_Vegas

I’m coming from Vegas — but don’t have an extra ticket, anyway. Are they sold out on TicketMaster? Does that mean the “laid=back” West Coast is more fan-intense than Atlanta?

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

1st two games are

Bob_in_Vegas

I don’t want to get ahead of things, but on my wish list is Sunday’s game is the end of this series. (But only if this score hold ups!)

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

me too I want to celebrate with my dad

Bob_in_Vegas

Any more on his diagnosis/treatment?

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

surgery is set for the 18th…thanks for asking

Bob_in_Vegas

Dad said all was well after his surgery — and that as 10 years ago.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

10 years is a long time…hope it stays that way…found out my dad had prostate before this with just surgery…they got it all and he never had to do chemo or anything…hopefully the same…my father-in-law was taken to the ER in Belgium this morning…maybe a second stroke…this time the other side…everything trying to stop my post season fun

OHLeyva1 .

Times are hard… I’ve been unemployed since coming off active duty orders… back in the fall of 2011. Can’t afforded to watch my beloved Dodgers! One day! I’m still hopeful.

Thanks.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

why did you get out?
I know what you mean about tough times…was on Workers Comp since 8/1/11 and not I’ve passed my 104 week cap at the end of july..no money except what I get from the government but since my dad was diagnosed with cancer and is going under the knife 11/18, I vowed to take him to a playoff game

OHLeyva1 .

You’re a great son!!! Hope both you and your dad get healthy. I’m still serving, just in the National Guard now. But our training was cancelled because of the Government shutdown. I was hoping to used a sliver of that money to buy one ticket, but plans changed….. since we didn’t drill.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Thanks for the get well wishes
Stay in and retire (not sure how the guard works in that regard) it was the best thing I ever did…guaranteed money for life

OHLeyva1 .

I have 16 1/2 years.. total time now. I will retire in 20, but wont get paid until I’m 60 years old, thats how the Guard works. I will apply for VA Comp since I’ve had several knee surgeries and back issues courtesy of the Army. Thank you for your service!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

great…make sure they document everything…Do you snore at night?
if so have them check you for sleep apnea…that’s 50% comp right off the top…I get 100%…have questions message me

OHLeyva1 .

My wife says I snore and I wake up all startled sometimes, I’ll have to get checked out. Thanks for the advice, I’ll message you if I have any question in the future. Thank you. Go Dodgers!!!!!

Way to go, Tom…By the way he had a great interview in the Daily News with Vin within the last day or two as, I believe, Jon has pointed out.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Let’s go Gonzo

Bob_in_Vegas

He went!

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Gonzo!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Wow..intentional?

scooplew

Good question. Let the Braves’ fans hoot. We have two on and none out.

OHLeyva1 .

That looked dirty to me.

WinnipegDave

I’m guessing the Dodgers would like to see Kersh make it into and through the 6th inning. With his pitch count he might not make it much further than that.

foul tip

Kersh clearly struggling with command. At times has looked down at mound after missing, like he was having trouble landing. TBS folks pointed out he doesn’t have his curve.

And still he holds an excellent offense at bay. A measure of just how good he is.

But if he doesn’t get sharper DM might want to pull him before long, with an eye toward next time.

scooplew

I’m thinking six innings.

Bob_Hendley

WBB called it! (or wished it)

WinnipegDave

Walk Shoe to load the bases and get to Kersh?

Bob_Hendley

AJ

Alex7

no one walks Shoe to get to Kersh

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“Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”

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Don is addicted to the sacrifice bunt.

4d3fect

Unaccountably, seems to be a bit of a trend this year.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Make them pay AJ

Alex7

wonder why the HP umpire killed the first bunt foul before it had stopped. Didn’t hit the catcher or Uribe in the box, or wasn’t signaled as such. Can’t imagine he made the little league mistake of calling it foul because it bounced on or behind the plate first… odd.

Bob_in_Vegas

Get at least one . . . please . . .

scooplew

I’ll settle for a sac fly.

Bob_in_Vegas

Or a walk, WP, hit batter . . .

Bob_in_Vegas

C’mon, Kersh, help yourself!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

wow outside

WinnipegDave

Time for hitter Kersh!

Alex7

the IBB has backfired by just having Kersh up there.

Bob_Hendley

Recall Ayala from back in the day, 2005 Nats. Was quite effective back then.

Bob_in_Vegas

Okay, a 1-2-3 inning here for Kersh will almost be as good as adding a run.

OHLeyva1 .

1-2-3…. granted. lol

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I hope that LOB situation doesn’t come back to bite us.

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Kershaw 46 strikes, 31 balls. Very un-Kershaw-like.

Bob_in_Vegas

Still, only 1 run. He’s a battler.

Bob_Hendley

There we go.

4d3fect

THERE’s uncle Charlie!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

K’s the side!!!!

Bob_in_Vegas

Yes — huge to set ‘em down in an easy inning!

Bob_Hendley

Wow, second wind

WinnipegDave

Definitely has one more inning in him by the looks of things.

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91 pitches through five.

foul tip

Well, if that is what an inning from a struggling pitcher looks like, I want to see him when he’s on.

MIA curve showed back up. Imagine that.

WinnipegDave

Kersh right on his season ERA.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Mellis!

Bob_Hendley

OK Hanley join the parade.

Bob_Hendley

Oh yes!

Bob_in_Vegas

Join the fun, Hanley!

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Hanley!!

Bob_in_Vegas

Hanley!!!!!!

WinnipegDave

The Dodger boxscore is littered with crooked numbers!

4d3fect

Chop THAT!

foul tip

Puig demonstrating what the Dodgers meant when they said he was “raw.”

http://www.linkmeister.com/wordpress/ Linkmeister

Yeah, but 2 for 3 in his first postseason game . . .

foul tip

Yep, the good far outweighs the bad. But almost like a different player that AB.

Bob_in_Vegas

AND the OF assist

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

and the 1st to 3rd

NoahUCLA

Get us to the back end of the bullpen and I’ll feel better.

Alex7

on ESPN and CBS Sports websites, Browns/Bills has main front-page spot. I mean, I get it, but come on.

http://www.linkmeister.com/wordpress/ Linkmeister

Baseball is what fills in time between the Super Bowl and NFL training camps for ESPN.

http://www.dodgerthoughts.com/ Jon Weisman

I don’t even get it, and I get the NFL’s popularity.

WinnipegDave

I love the Browns and have followed them since the mid 80′s, but I forgot they were even playing tonight. Cheering for colours tonight – Browns and the Blue.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Siddown!!

Bob_Hendley

Clayton is just amazing.

RBI

What a pitch.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Siddown freddie!!

http://www.linkmeister.com/wordpress/ Linkmeister

6 Ks in a row!

RBI

These TBS announcers talking as if Clay was down by 5, not up.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Vin’s back up

RBI

What a contrast.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

I told you homers

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Good play Hanley!

Bob_in_Vegas

2 Kershawian innings!

RBI

Hanley!

Alex7

I grew up with Alfredo Griffin, Offerman, Bournigal, and Izturis. Elster was the “best” SS I’d rooted for until Hanley. What a step up.

WinnipegDave

I’m sure Kersh could pitch another inning or two – but I hope that the Dodgers score another run or two this inning to feel very comfortable in sitting him down. Even at 6-1 that should be enough.

foul tip

6 IP, 3H, 9 Ks on a night when he hasn’t been on top of his game….until maybe last couple innings.

Bob_in_Vegas

Most teams would be ecstatic with such a performance by their ace!

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

Finally just in — picked up the in-laws from the airport — and can’t believe how relieved I am…

Alex7

just rewards.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

DP Time

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

3:00 AHT game tomorrow

Bob_in_Vegas

Get the K or double play!

scooplew

Last batter if he doesn’t retire him?

scooplew

Never mind.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

should be anyway 117 pitches

RBI

Or that!

Bob_in_Vegas

Kid K!

WinnipegDave

Got him!

Bob_in_Vegas

Uno mas, Kersh!

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

Just skimmed through the comments from earlier… are we supposed to paint our toe nails blue?

RBI

It’s a girl thing, but be my guest.

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

I’ll let my daughter do it.

scooplew

You mean you haven’t done that already? Jeesh!

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

lolz

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

yes everyone is doing it

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

send me a photo of yours KT and I’ll follow.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

I ashamed of my feet they look a little feminine…after the game

http://www.linkmeister.com/wordpress/ Linkmeister

Can’t hurt.

WinnipegDave

Oh yeah!

Bob_in_Vegas

What a way to end your stint!

RBI

Oh what a pitcher he is.

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

Hard to see Matty in the boot.

Bob_Hendley

Can you imagine what he is going through? Tough.

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

Oh, absolutely.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

STANDING O CLAYTON!!!!

Bob_in_Vegas

Hopefully he gets to rest until the LCS!

Spence

That would be preferable. Maybe thats why Donnie over did it with him tonight. Kershaw has a lot of innings on that arm this year.

WinnipegDave

Is it the first inning already?

scooplew

To pitch as well as he has tonight, with little or no curve, is reminiscent of Koufax’ performance in the 7th game of the 1965 World Series, which he started on two days of rest. Early on, Koufax couldn’t get the curve over and he told that to Roseboro. In much saltier language, Roseboro told Koufax to forget about the curve and just throw the fast ball. Koufax did just that and shut out the Twins 2-0 to win the World Series.

foul tip

A TBS guy said that inning that Kersh’s 3rd BB of the game was one more than he had the entire MONTH of July.

Now, just which planet was it that this pitcher agreed to come down to Earth from?

WinnipegDave

Either almost needed a pinch runner.

Bob_Hendley

Dre sighting.

Spence

Is it necessary to extend Kershaw to 124 pitches in a game the Dodgers have a big lead in?

Alex7

Nolan Ryan says “eso no es nada.”

http://www.linkmeister.com/wordpress/ Linkmeister

Try to get him outta there sooner.

scooplew

Part of it may be a bit of psychological warfare, showing the Braves what’s what.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Yes BW in

RBI

Here they are. Go Dodgers.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Nice BW keep it up

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

I still don’t dig BW. I hope he’s lights out for us, but just don’t get it.

scooplew

An iconoclastic free spirit.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

I like him…great interview…seems down to earth

RBI

DP please.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

uh oh…something to chant about…DP Time

WinnipegDave

Always nice to be able to trade runs for outs and still come out a head. 3 outs away and up by 5 runs.

Bob_Hendley

Where is League when we need him?

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

sitting at home…hoping maybe someone gets hurt…maybe

foul tip

Saw an item today that said League makes more than the entire Atlanta bullpen.

Sounds crazy, but it was on si.com, which usually has its facts right.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

Good inning BW

foul tip

After watching Brian Wilson, I like the idea of signing the rest of the Beachboys more and more,

WBBsAs

I missed Ethier’s AB – how did he look?

Alex7

not 100%. Decent swing, hit ball hard, once 2b fielded it he let up on his running and jogged it out. Looks like he’d have 1 ab per game in him.

Bob_Hendley

Not bad, until he ran.

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

The Make ‘Em Pay at bat

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

Ooooh, he was swinging for it.

WinnipegDave

KJ time.

RBI

Every pitch to Puig hugging that inside line.

RBI

Go Kenley!

Bob_in_Vegas

Get the K, KJ!

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

I just keep wondering when Brian McCann is going to lecture Yasiel Puig. Over/under 4th inning in tomorrow’s game?

WBBsAs

Given Medlen’s short outing today, I expect he might return in Game 4 (if necessary) instead of Freddy García.

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

*if necessary.

https://www.facebook.com/kmt59 KT

turn two guys

Bob_in_Vegas

K — J!

WinnipegDave

That worked!

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

That was fast.

http://farinella.com/ David Farinella

What’s harder emotionally — being injured and left off the roster (Kemp) or being bad and taken off the roster (Uggla)?

scooplew

I think the latter.

Bob_in_Vegas

I agree. Tho the way Matt got this injury hurts beyond physically.

scooplew

The Braves tied the Mets for most times striking out during the regular season in the National League.